Executive Status with National from MP Premium. How long to post?

I still haven't activated my National Executive status that I got from the Milepoint Premium membership. I guess I never figured I'd have a use for it! But it turns out that I am hoping to use it for a weekend the first week of June. Of course, I want to maximize how long I have status for, so I don't want to activate it too soon.

I think I read that it can take 8-12 weeks for your status to reflect the new level. That seems like a LONG time, so I figure it is a conservative estimate. Does anybody have any actual experiences with how long it took from the time you filled out the form until you became Executive?

(I would have posted this in a discussion about MilePoint Premium, but I couldn't find where that would be.)

purchased my premium membership last august.i had a reservation at LAX for the beginning of september. since i knew it won't update my National profile in the given timeframe I just sent an email to Emerald club(with a screenshot) and they updated my status in a couple of days.

I received very prompt assistance with a status request (different type of request) by e-mailing care@nationalcar.com. They responded by providing the requested status match within two business days. Good luck!

I had a problem getting the status due to a perhaps odd situation. BUT I was copied on a couple of e-mails and it was clear National was being very responsive dealing with the MilePoint representative so it may not take long at all.

purchased my premium membership last august.i had a reservation at LAX for the beginning of september. since i knew it won't update my National profile in the given timeframe I just sent an email to Emerald club(with a screenshot) and they updated my status in a couple of days.

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What screenshot did you take and where did you send it to? Have a long reservation coming up in a few weeks and would love to have it activated before.

As an update. I submitted my request to activate my National Exec status somewhere around the first or second week of April. Today I logged in, randomly, and sure enough, I'm Exec! So I can't say much other than it was more than a 10 days, but less than 5 weeks.

I did send a PM to the MP representative asking for assistance a few weeks ago, but never heard back. (Maybe she pushed it along and just didn't respond to me?) Seems like it would be nice for National / MP to send a confirmation email just so you know the wheels are turning.

On the plus side, it says my status is good through 2/28/15. Can't argue with that!

I have Executive through AMEX Platinum and it is the only perk that downgrades me every year. Had to fight in the past, even calling corporate to have status perk reinstated. My guess is that parent Enterprise is a real cheapo trying to play with the biggies but reluctant to go full steam. Starwood, Hertz, Avis, and the other perks are no problem. National, problem every year.

I have Executive through AMEX Platinum and it is the only perk that downgrades me every year. Had to fight in the past, even calling corporate to have status perk reinstated....Starwood, Hertz, Avis, and the other perks are no problem. National, problem every year.

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That's interesting -- Starwood downgrades me every year and I have to call Amex to get it reinstated. Next time I'll mention some people don't have to do this and see what they say. Probably will get a virtual shoulder shrug though.

That's interesting -- Starwood downgrades me every year and I have to call Amex to get it reinstated. Next time I'll mention some people don't have to do this and see what they say. Probably will get a virtual shoulder shrug though.

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What's more annoying is that it takes AMEX years to get it reinstated if you go through their "standard" procedures. Usually it takes me a few calls to get a amex rep. that's willing to call SPG and establish a 3 way call to get it done instantly.

What's more annoying is that it takes AMEX years to get it reinstated if you go through their "standard" procedures. Usually it takes me a few calls to get a amex rep. that's willing to call SPG and establish a 3 way call to get it done instantly.

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On that side I've been fortunate -- the first Amex rep I get always says "No problem, I'll put you on a three way call." and it does get taken care of quickly. JUst annoying having to call each time!

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